The flight distance from La Rochelle-Ile de Re Airport (LRH) in La Rochelle/Ile de Re, France to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 19,388 kilometers (12,047 miles / 10,468 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting France with New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:58 in La Rochelle/Ile de Re, it's 01:58 in Wellington. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wellington (WLG) to La Rochelle/Ile de Re (LRH) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the La Rochelle-Ile de Re Airport (LRH) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.